Associate Software Engineer

MillerKnoll, Inc.•Zeeland, MI

57d

About The Position

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. GENERAL PURPOSE Responsible for translating business requirements into customer experiences. Build interactive and responsive UIs using the latest technologies including Node, React and Next.js. Test and debug applications, identify, track and resolve defects. Collaborate with internal and external business partners to determine system design within project scope and strategic direction of Herman Miller.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with common front-end development tools.
Experience with modern web architectures.
Aptitude to independently learn new technologies
Ability to identify and resolve complex problems.
Interest in working within an Agile and Scrum based development model.
Interest in writing accessible code and applying WCAG standards.
Interest in unit testing and experience with debugging techniques.
Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, possess good analytical and problem-solving skills and function well in a self-directed, team-oriented environment.
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Applies problem solving skills and executes solutions to problems independently.
Assist Product Owners in defining new features and translating technical requirements.
Clearly communicate status and open issues to development team and leads.
Contribute to building a digital culture based on collaboration, inclusion, support, and constant improvement.
Develop and optimize UIs to ensure web applications are rendered consistently in cross-browser and cross-device environments.
Participate in Communities of Practice in areas of development in which you have particular interest.
Review the work of fellow engineers in a collegial fashion to ensure code quality and consistency.
Translate epics, stories and requirements into technical tasks.
Works closely with Product Management, UX and Design, giving input on what is both intuitive and feasible.
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.